Electrical QA Engineer in Newport

Job Description Electrical QA Resident Engineer - Cardiff - 1 year ++ contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical QA Resident Engineer to provide independent and structured technical quality assurance across the electrical building services installations for a prestigious project in Cardiff.The role will provide progressive inspection and technical review throughout the construction period, with the objective of identifying non-conforming works, workmanship issues and departures from the approved project requirements at the earliest practical opportunity.The Electrical QA Resident Engineer will act as an important link between the design, quality and construction teams, ensuring that the installed electrical services reflect the approved design intent, Employer's Requirements, project specifications, technical submissions, benchmarks and applicable standards.This is a design and technically focused QA role, rather than a purely inspection or snagging position. The successful candidate must be capable of reading and understanding electrical design specifications, drawings and technical submissions and applying that knowledge when assessing installations on site.The project QA period is anticipated to run from Q3 2026 through Q2/Q3 2028, subject to the development of the project programme.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Assurance•Review and interpret electrical design specifications, Employer's Requirements, drawings, schedules and approved construction information.•Review electrical design information and understand the intended performance and installation requirements of the systems.•Assess installed works against the latest approved construction information available within the project document management system.•Review approved technical submissions, equipment data, manufacturers' requirements and material approvals.•Verify that approved materials and equipment are being installed and that installations generally reflect the approved technical submissions.•Review benchmark installations and sample areas against the Employer's Requirements and project specifications.•Confirm alignment between approved benchmarks, specifications, drawings, technical submissions and installed works.•Identify discrepancies, omissions, non-conformances and potential quality issues at an early stage.•Provide technically informed input where installation issues arise and liaise with the design and project teams where clarification is required.•Identify issues which may affect subsequent testing, commissioning, completion or handover.•Review electrical design coordination with mechanical, public health, architectural and structural elements.Electrical Installation QACarry out progressive site inspections of electrical building services installations, including, as applicable:•LV distribution systems•Main and sub-main distribution•Distribution boards and switchgear•Small power installations•Lighting and emergency lighting•Containment systems, including cable tray, trunking, conduit and associated supports•LV cabling and wiring systems•Earthing and bonding•Electrical plant and equipment supplies•Generator and standby power systems•UPS systems•Life safety and essential power systems•Fire alarm electrical installations and interfaces•Access control and security system interfaces•Data and containment infrastructure•BMS and controls interfaces•Specialist electrical systems•External electrical installations and associated infrastructure
Inspections shall include consideration of:•Workmanship and installation quality•Compliance with approved drawings and specifications•Correct materials and equipment•Containment, supports, brackets, fixings and secondary steelwork•Cable installation, routing, segregation and identification•Terminations and connections•Equipment installation and manufacturer requirements•Accessibility and maintainability•Service identification and labelling•Earthing and bonding•Coordination with other MEP services•Fire-stopping associated with electrical penetrations•Protection of completed installations•Cleanliness and protection of electrical equipment•Readiness for testing and commissioning
Progressive Inspection & Quality Control•Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated quality checklists within the system for completeness and compliance.•Undertake progressive inspections at appropriate stages of construction.•Inspect installations before concealment, including prior to closure of:oCeilingsoWallsoRisersoShaftsoBuilders ' work openingsoPlantroomsoElectrical roomsoOther restricted-access areas•Identify defects and non-conforming works before they become inaccessible.•Raise and record Q